Bookmark Attr. to Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstatte, 1920
About the Item
- Creator:Josef Hoffmann (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 8.86 in (22.5 cm)Width: 1.66 in (4.2 cm)Depth: 0.04 in (1 mm)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1920
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Vienna, AT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU6023231207892
Josef Hoffmann
The Austrian architect Josef Hoffmann was a central figure in the evolution of modern design, and a leader in an aesthetic movement born in Europe in the late 19th century that rejected florid, extravagant ornamentation in favor of a new emphasis on simplicity of line.
As a founder of the Vienna Secession — a union of artists and designers determined to upend Austria’s artistic conservatism — and later, a founder of the turn-of-the-century Wiener Werkstätte (in English: the Viennese Workshops), a design cooperative that produced superbly crafted furniture and housewares, Hoffmann was a pioneering practitioner of what would become a fundamental principle of modernism: that good design is a way of life.
Hoffmann came of age amidst a shift in the culture of the applied arts, as a conservative order that looked only to the past for inspiration was pushed aside. But what, exactly, would replace that order was in question — and Hoffmann’s career embodies the developing patterns of design’s new spirit. His architectural work reflects his time as a student of the Vienna architect Otto Wagner, who disdained excessive decoration and employed new materials such as steel girders and reinforced concrete to create buildings with airy, open interiors full of light.
As a designer of furniture and interiors, Hoffmann was consistently open-minded about the aesthetics he explored. He was an early adherent of the flowing, organic forms of the Art Nouveau design movement that began to flourish in the late 1880s — but by the opening of the Wiener Werkstätte in 1903, Hoffmann’s designs embraced the beauty of geometry in pieces that feature grids and angular forms.
Hoffmann’s greatest works reflect his ability to combine seemingly conflicting design visions into coherent wholes. His architectural masterpiece, the Stoclet Palace in Brussels, has an exterior that groups together simple geometric forms and spacious interiors marked by subtly naturalistic design details that lend rooms an air of charm and geniality.
Hoffmann’s signature furniture design is an adjustable lounge chair — the Sitzmaschine (1905) — that marries a curving frame with square and rectangular back- and side rests. This piece, like so many others by Hoffmann, reflects a groundbreaking, forward-thinking appreciation for the union of different looks and sources that marks the best of interior design in our own day. Moreover, items offered on 1stDibs — which range from enameled silver jewelry, to silver flower vase baskets and other decorative objects, to sofas, lighting pendants and sconces — testify to the astonishing breadth of Hoffman’s creative pursuits. He was truly a giant of design.
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Vienna, Austria
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 14 days of delivery.
- Fine Josef Hoffman Wiener Werkstätte Art Nouveau box Austria 1912By Josef HoffmannLocated in Vienna, ATFine and distinguished box, designed by the “Hero” of the Wiener Werkstatte, Josef Hoffmann. Made of nickel plated brass, leaves and stars in the pattern. This box is not marked, but...Category
Vintage 1910s Austrian Jugendstil Jewelry Boxes
MaterialsBrass, Nickel
- Authentic Wiener Werkstätte Coat Hooks Made from BrassBy Wiener WerkstätteLocated in Vienna, ATFor sale is a beautiful set consisting of three wall mountable Art Nouveau coat hooks. The items were hand-crafted from brass and designed by th...Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Coat Racks and Stands
MaterialsBrass
- Original 1956 ÖBB ' Österreichische Bundesbahnen' Ashtray by Josef HoffmannLocated in Vienna, ATIn this ad you can find a beautiful historical artifact. The object for sale is an aluminum cast board ashtray used on Austrian trains in the 50s. It as manufactured for the staatlic...Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia
MaterialsAluminum
- Vintage Auböck String Bottle HolderBy Werkstätte Carl AuböckLocated in Vienna, ATHeavy and solid sculptural looping wire bottle holder by Carl Aubock II. In excellent shape, surface shows fine patina, according to age. The rattan grip wrapping still fully intact....Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Industrial More Desk Accessories
MaterialsBrass
- Rare Vintage Franz Hagenauer Jockey Ice Cub or Sugar TongsBy Werkstätte Hagenauer WienLocated in Vienna, ATRare early Art Deco sugar tongs, depicting a Dandy, or boy with jokey hat. Also useable for ice cubes. Made about 1930/40 in Vienna Austria. Designed by Fran...Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Deco Tableware
MaterialsBrass, Nickel
- Carl Aubock Art-Deco Salt and Pepper Shaker Set, Pre-War Production, Early 1930sLocated in Vienna, ATArt-Deco Salt and pepper shaker set. Prewar production - very early 30s. The body of the shakers (apple and pear) is made of coloured Bakelite, the stems are of silver plated brass....Category
Vintage 1930s More Dining and Entertaining
MaterialsSilver Plate, Brass
- Josef Hoffmann Vase, Wiener Werkstatte, circa 1915 - 1920By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann, Moser GlassworksLocated in New York, NYJosef Hoffmann cut and ground clear crystal vase made by Ludwig Moser & Söhne, Karlsbad for Wiener Werkstätte circa 1915 - 1920. Stamp signature to underside: [MOSER KARLSBAD WW CZ...Category
20th Century Austrian Vases
MaterialsGlass
- Josef Hoffmann Bowl, Wiener Werkstatte, circa 1915 - 1920By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann, Moser GlassworksLocated in New York, NYJosef Hoffmann cut and ground clear crystal bowl / vase made by Ludwig Moser & Söhne, Karlsbad for Wiener Werkstätte circa 1915 - 1920. Stamp signature to underside: [MOSER KARLSBAD ...Category
20th Century Austrian Decorative Bowls
MaterialsGlass
- Josef Hoffmann for Wiener Werkstatte Brass Basket, circa 1920By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef HoffmannLocated in Bishop's Stortford, HertfordshireA Josef Hoffmann brass, hand-hammered handled basket, made by the Wiener Werkstatte, circa 1920. The hammered fluted basket is of rounded open sha...Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Decorative Baskets
MaterialsBrass
- Josef Hoffmann & Wiener Werkstätte Flower Pots EnsembleBy Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann, Woka LampsLocated in Vienna, ATGroup of handcrafted flowerpots, as well available in several sizes Material Solid punched brass.Category
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Garniture
MaterialsBrass
- Josef Hoffmann a “Flower Basket”, Wiener Werkstätte, 1906By Josef HoffmannLocated in Brussels, BEJosef Hoffmann a “flower basket”, Wiener Werkstätte, 1906.Category
Antique Early 1900s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and...
MaterialsMetal
- Josef Hoffmann for Wiener Werkstatte Vienna circa 1920 Silver DishBy Josef HoffmannLocated in Oakland, CAJosef Hoffmann for Wiener Werkstatte Vienna circa 1920 Silver Dish. A Sterling silver bowls hand chased, made of silver and hallmarked on the...Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Sterling Silver
MaterialsSilver